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Keyence GX-1000 Targets Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing

Keyence GX-1000 Targets Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing

Large-format printing gets easier with the Keyence GX-1000, built for tooling, jigs, and industrial fixtures.


News Apr 17, 2026 by Seth Price
Industry Insights: Understanding Hybrid Linear Motion

Industry Insights: Understanding Hybrid Linear Motion

Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering team posed a few questions in hopes of learning more about this technology.


Ever Motion Solutions Debuts UL-Listed MT Series Stepper Motors

Ever Motion Solutions Debuts UL-Listed MT Series Stepper Motors

The MT series from Ever Motion Solutions features UL-certified hybrid stepper motors designed for accurate positioning and high torque applications.


News Feb 04, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Aerotech Rolls Out Cost-Effective Two-Axis Laser Scan Head

Aerotech Rolls Out Cost-Effective Two-Axis Laser Scan Head

Serving as an entry point to Aerotech’s two-axis laser scan head family, the new AGV-CPO CORE scanner extends the series’ high-performance to a wider range of laser micromachining applications.


News Jan 24, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.


Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.


Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along this three-part series as we discuss methods of synchronizing servo motors.


The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
New VCBL-GL Vacuum Blocks Expand CNC Clamping for Stone and Glass

New VCBL-GL Vacuum Blocks Expand CNC Clamping for Stone and Glass

Schmalz’s upgraded VCBL-GL vacuum blocks add modular construction, improved sealing, and expanded geometries for CNC machining in stone, glass, and precision milling.


News Nov 26, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite has built the new CLA-02 LED work lights to withstand washdowns and sanitization and the CLK-02 LED work lights to withstand oily, wet, and dusty conditions.


News Nov 21, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs alignment with vibration analysis to both prevent and predict these downtime events.


Schunk Debuts Battery-Powered Clamping Devices With IO-Link

Schunk Debuts Battery-Powered Clamping Devices With IO-Link

Say goodbye to hissing air lines and leaky hydraulics. Schunk now offers battery-powered electromechanical TANDEM clamping force blocks and VERO-S quick-change pallet modules, both with IO-Link Wireless.


News Oct 22, 2025 by Seth Price
The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Oct 03, 2025 by David Peterson
Students Develop Rotating, Multi-Metal LPBF 3D Printer for Aerospace

Students Develop Rotating, Multi-Metal LPBF 3D Printer for Aerospace

A team of undergraduate students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has pioneered a 3D printing technology that generates multi-metal parts for the aerospace industry.


News Sep 20, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Aug 13, 2025 by David Peterson
Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users simply need a laptop with an Ethernet interface and a web browser.


News Jul 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Servo Motors: the Missing Link in Serious CNC Performance

Servo Motors: the Missing Link in Serious CNC Performance

Simplicity in automation is a great thing, but it must be weighed against the requirements of the project. When speed control and precision are critical, we must consider feedback in CNC systems.


Cobod Introduces Multifunctional Robot for 3D Construction Printing

Cobod Introduces Multifunctional Robot for 3D Construction Printing

Take a look at the BOD2 3D gantry printer that can print and spray concrete to build houses and complex structures. The system can also operate multifunctional tools for tasks like sanding and gripping bricks.


News Jul 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
From Trash to Tech: 3D Printing Is Transforming Waste and Robotics

From Trash to Tech: 3D Printing Is Transforming Waste and Robotics

Researchers are turning plastic waste into 3D printing filament and building walking robots straight off printers with no wires or assembly required.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Practical Comparison: Microcontroller vs. PLC for Arc Welding Control

Practical Comparison: Microcontroller vs. PLC for Arc Welding Control

Learn in this detailed analysis about the performance of industrial PLC and a prototyping microcontroller to perform stepper motor motion control for an arc welding automation project.